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lunar

[loo-ner]

adjective

  1. of or relating to the moon.

    the lunar orbit.

  2. measured by the moon's revolutions.

    a lunar month.

  3. resembling the moon; round or crescent-shaped.

  4. of or relating to silver.



noun

  1. a lunar observation taken for purposes of navigation or mapping.

lunar

/ ˈːə /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the moon

  2. occurring on, used on, or designed to land on the surface of the moon

    lunar module

  3. relating to, caused by, or measured by the position or orbital motion of the moon

  4. of or containing silver

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

lunar

  1. Relating to the Moon.

  2. Measured by the revolution of the Moon around the Earth.

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • unlunar adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of lunar1

First recorded in 1585–95, lunar is from the Latin word ū of the moon. See Luna, -ar 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of lunar1

C17: from Latin ū, from ūԲ the moon
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Caused by an event known as a 'major lunar standstill', Wednesday night marks the peak of the full Moon.

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The Hajj is one of the five Pillars of Islam and takes place in the 12th month of the Islamic lunar calendar.

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Inspired by March’s lunar eclipse, the fragrance’s refreshing, spiced aroma is otherworldly yet elegant.

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More than 50 years on, Nasa is planning an imminent return to the lunar surface with its Artemis programme.

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Later Artemis missions plan to use a lunar rover to explore the Moon's south pole starting with Artemis V, currently scheduled for 2030.

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